Vietnamese shares ended Friday on different notes, with investors’ confidence mixed on the last day in which exchange-traded funds (ETFs) completed their portfolio reviews.

BIDV Securities Jsc. (BSC) intends to go through with a public offering (PO) on December 29 under the stock code BSI.

The Việt Nam National Petroleum Corporation (Petrolimex) and PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOil) on Friday officially began the supply of E5 RON92 biofuel for sale nationwide.

The Việt Nam-Russia oil and gas exploration joint venture (Vietsovpetro), on Thursday, announced that it has earned more than US$1.89 billion, exceeding its target of $1.88 billion set for 2017.

The People’s Committee of Phú Quốc District urged careful consideration to be given to decisions regarding land purchases.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has approved a project to restructure the Việt Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) in 2017-20.

The Australian Government, through its Aus4Vietnam investment – Aus4Skills, on December 14 launched the pilot Logistics Industry Reference Council to promote industry linkages with vocational education and training in partnership with its Vietnamese counterpart.

The Việt Nam Steel Association (VSA) will co-ordinate with the Ministry of Industry and Trade to protect the legitimate rights and interests of local steelmakers who were recently accused of tax evasion by the US Department of Commerce (DOC).

The Ministry of Construction is preparing to propose huge changes in construction regulations in order to improve the climate for construction and real estate business.